Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-11-17

WIN her. There Is only one scayy If win, I'm
made man. If lose, I'm utterly rainedi
Shall do ita''
sBut what was that waya" queries the
same reader.
Let the succeeding chapters tellit. TWAS
like the man who conceived it-brilliant, but
absurdly quixotic.
AT dawn Of day, he arose and walked
forth, returning just as Dick was coming
down the stairs to breakfast.
well, you old blaS lady -masher, how do
you do this mornings Been out to take q
walk and reflect upon your folly of last
night, cha Well, it's about time you re-
formed" was the salutation of that plain
spoken Individual
Fairfax made inquiries as to the location
OF the nearest telegraph station. He was
astounded to learn that it was at ST. Malo
eighteen to twenty miles distant.
Instantly a transformation took place in
the man. Every nerve seemed to tingle
with energy. He realized the vast impor-
lance Of time. From hstless dreaming, he
sprang into full control of all of his powers.
He now knew exactly what he wanted and
how to obtain it.
He asked his landlord to secure him feet
horse-"be sure and get the fastest you can
find. I'll pay you well for your trouble, and
the owner handsomely for his use. have
important business at ST. Mslo. If any
thing happens to the horse I'll buy another
in his place"
Impressed by the earnestness of the man,
the landlord went directly to his own stable
and led back a large black mare, his especial
pet There was no fieeter for miles around.
Jeanette could speed like the wind.
Fairfax, meanwhile, had taken his friend
aside, and putting his hands upon the lat
ter's shoulder and looking him full in the
eye, was saying:
Dick, my friend, I am forced to go to st.
Malo, but will probably return this after
noon. From three to six o'clock want you
to await my return at the inn. Have a
horse and chaise in readiness to start at a
moments notice / have not, as yet, COM
pleted my plans. You must rest content to
know that 1 will, later on, tell them to you.
/ want the loan of pounds"
Dick gasped!
"-- pounds! - dollars!
Why, my dear fellow, I've only forty pounds
with meI''
"Never mind, give me those forty pounds
now, and an order upon your bankers for
the remainder. / must have it."
=" Hast have itp' Dick stared, aghast at
the cool impudence of the man.
Suspicious as to his friends sanity began
to fit through his brain. He looked eau
tiously and carefully at Fairfax. Never
was there more sane look in any mans face.
Determination, self-control and perfect cool
ness We're written upon that worthy's face.
He,apparertly, knew perfectly well what he
was about.
Fairfax had never before asked Dick for
any thing beyond the temporary loan of
few francs. But this sum was something
M
the impudent presumption that could ask
for it was sublimely colossal What could
the man mean?
Dick began to reflect. He looked again at
his strange companion. Invincible resolve,
mistaken self-reliance and perfect knowl-
edge of and trusti in his own abilities shone I'M
mistakably in Fairfax's countenance. There
was something in this man that more than
awakened confidence. It inspired enthusi-
asm. He had, unQuestionably, great pow
er over others. He rarely failed to lead
them as he desired.
Dick could not resist his influence He
found himself beginning to be infected
with strange excitement. Beside he
reasoned, ''if a desperate game is to be
played, why shouldn't i, too, have hand in
it!''
He put his hand in his pocket, took out
the forty pounds and smilingly handed them
to his companion.
Fairfax had conquered, and, as he took the
money, knew that the die was cast.
Eyes, Arthur, I'll do it. If you want
twice as much, you shall have it. I'll give
you my password with my banker, and you
can telegraph, when and for what you wish.
From three to six this afternoon will wait
for you here with horse and carriage"
''Zama," was the magical password and
the bankers address, London.